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Lochia
lochia
Question | Answer |
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lochia rubra | dark red, lasts 3-4 days after delivery contains: red and white blood cells, cervical discharge, decidua/maternal part of placenta, fetal membrane, venix, meconium |
lochia serosa | pinkish brown, lasts 4-10 days thin, watery and tinged discharge contains: cervical mucus, exudate (fluid from wound) fetal membrane, micro-organisms, more white blood cells. |
lochia alba | whitish yellow, lasgt 10-28 days purulent discharge contains: cholesterol, epithelia cells, fat, micro-organisms |